Application note AD/CORIOLIS/106-EN Rev. A
CoriolisMaster FCB300, FCH300
Continuous flow measurement during milk collection
Highly accurate mass, density and
concentration measurements using a
flowmeter.
Measurement made easy
Introduction
Top-class milk products and highly productive processes can
only be achieved through the accurate measurement of milk
quantities.
Measurements of this kind have previously been carried out
primarily by means of volumetric measurement methods, for
example using electromagnetic flowmeters.
However, recording solely the volumes means that any
inconsistencies in the milk, e.g. air content, are ignored.
Furthermore, the measuring accuracy which can be achieved
with such methods–typically a margin of error of between
0.2 % and 0.4 % of the measured value–no longer meets
current demands.
CoriolisMaster FCB300, FCH300
Continuous flow measurement during milk collection
Change from one to two columns
Instrumentation
Profitability calculations
The Coriolis measurement method for the FCB300 / FCH300
mass flowmeter combines highly accurate mass, density (fat
content), temperature and concentration measurements in a
single device. The sensor has a double-tube design with an
outstanding signal-to-noise ratio.
The increased inside diameter of the tubes and the enlarged
measuring spans which reduce pressure loss are particularly
noteworthy.
Resistance to vibrations, an ability to withstand operating
temperatures of up to 200 °C, a wide range of
hygienic/process connections (DIN 11851, Tri-Clamp), and
awarding of certifications (EHEDG) make the CoriolisMaster
FCB300 / FCH300 an ideally suited measuring device for use
in the food and beverage industry and in all hygienic
applications.
The following example illustrates the benefits of a mass
flowmeter and highlights the short time within which
investment costs can be amortized.
The discrepancy between recorded milk delivery values and
final production figures was what prompted us to install a
mass flowmeter. There was a shortfall of around two tank
loads of raw milk per month, caused by variations in density
values and the poor level of measuring accuracy of the
electromagnetic measurement method used up until that
point.
Fig. 1:
This resulted in a deficit of approximately EUR 6,000 per
month (40,000 liters of raw milk at an average price of
0.15 EUR/liter). The new measurement method and the higher
level of measuring accuracy which can be achieved has made
it possible to reduce this discrepancy substantially,
these conditions meant we saw a return on our investment
after just two months.
The use of density measurements to continuously monitor fat
concentration, or in other words milk quality, also boosts
efficiency at the same time as improving product quality.
Milk delivery station with CoriolisMaster type MC2, nominal
diameter DN 50
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Additional uses
Coriolis mass flowmeters are also being used increasingly
frequently for the further processing of raw milk into end
products such as whole milk, pasteurized milk or milk-based
drinks with particular flavors, plus yogurt or cheese products.
Fig. 4:
Fig. 2:
Recording milk volumes at a pasteurizer supply tank with
the CoriolisMaster type MC2
Fig. 3:
Coriolis mass flowmeters MC2 and FCB300; used in the
milk-processing industry for raw milk measurements,
determining fat content and the subsequent blending of raw
materials to guarantee a uniformly high quality of milk
CoriolisMaster FCB300 used in the manufacturing process
for instant coffee products to measure milk components
before the drying process.
Change from two to one column
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